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iOEL - VII (SilverZone) Olympiad (Class - 8)

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Florida is characterised by

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

Florida is a state in the Southeast United States. To its west, it is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and by Albama and Georgia to the north. Florida is the third most populous state and 22nd most extensive state of U.S.A. It is at or near sea level and is characterised by sedimentary soil. In the north of Florida, the climate is subtropical and in the south, the climate is tropical. Everglades National Park is very famous in Florida where conspicuous species like American alligator, American crocodile, Florida panther and manatee are found. Most of the population of Florida is Cuban expatriate community. Today, Florida is facing environmental concerns. Moreover, its economy relies primarily on tourism, agriculture and transportation. Sugarcane, tomatoes, citrus and strawberries are chiefly grown here. Florida is internationally known for golf, tennis, auto-racing and water sports.

  1. tropical climate

  2. most populous state

  3. at or near sea

  4. sedimentary soil

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

“It is at or near sea level and is characterised by sedimentary soil.”

Conspicuous species of animals are found in

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

Florida is a state in the Southeast United States. To its west, it is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and by Albama and Georgia to the north. Florida is the third most populous state and 22nd most extensive state of U.S.A. It is at or near sea level and is characterised by sedimentary soil. In the north of Florida, the climate is subtropical and in the south, the climate is tropical. Everglades National Park is very famous in Florida where conspicuous species like American alligator, American crocodile, Florida panther and manatee are found. Most of the population of Florida is Cuban expatriate community. Today, Florida is facing environmental concerns. Moreover, its economy relies primarily on tourism, agriculture and transportation. Sugarcane, tomatoes, citrus and strawberries are chiefly grown here. Florida is internationally known for golf, tennis, auto-racing and water sports.

  1. Albama and Georgia

  2. Southeast United States

  3. Everglades National Park

  4. The Gulf of Mexico

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

“Everglades National Park is very famous in Florida where conspicuous species like American alligator, American crocodile, Florida panther and manatee are found”.

Directions: Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the sentence.

She _______________ me twice last month.

  1. met

  2. meet

  3. have met

  4. meeting

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is a case of simple past tense (last month), so V2 will be used.

Directions: Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the sentence.

The voters __________________ casting their votes since morning.

  1. are

  2. have been

  3. has been

  4. were casting

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is a case of present perfect continuous tense as an action is happening from a particular point of time.

Directions: Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the sentence.

They _________________ to watch the final match of the Cricket World Cup tomorrow.

  1. were going

  2. are going

  3. went

  4. had been gone

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here, present continuous tense will be used to refer to a future event which is already decided upon.

Directions: A sentence is given in four parts. One of the parts contains a grammatical error. Find that part.

P. A team of forensic experts Q. have been sent to R. the place S. where murder took place

  1. P

  2. Q

  3. R

  4. S

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Has been' should replace ‘have been’ as the subject is singular.

Directions: Given below is a notice with blanks i, ii, iii and iv. Fill in the blanks with the options provided to make it sensible.

Golden Opportunity for Talented Students

English Club is ___(i)____ Shakespeare's play 'King Lear' to celebrate Literary Week in the last week of November. The students, with acting talent, should __(ii)____ to the undersigned by November 10, 2015 ____(iii)____ audition. Venue will be the school auditorium. The play will be ___(iv)___ November 25, 2015.

Jatin Gupta English Club

P. for selection and Q. going to stage R. staged on S. submit their names

  1. PQRS

  2. QSPR

  3. RSPQ

  4. QPRS

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct logical order.

Directions: A sentence is given in four parts. One of the parts contains a grammatical error. Find that part.

P. Sonya proved her worth Q. in the contest that R. was organise by S. her school authorities

  1. P

  2. Q

  3. R

  4. S

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

‘Was organised’ is the correct usage as it is passive voice of simple past tense.

Directions: Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

Suman: ___________ we go to watch a movie today in the evening? Reena: No, We ________________ as I have a meeting.

  1. Should, cannot

  2. Can, won't

  3. Might, might not

  4. Could, can

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Suman proposed for a movie and Reena expressed her inability.

Directions: Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the sentence.

Asha: ____ I come in? Teacher: Yes, you ______.

  1. May, may

  2. Can, cannot

  3. May, may not

  4. Should, will

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A request has been made and it has been accepted.

Directions: A sentence is given in four parts. One of the parts contains a grammatical error. Find that part.

P. Hair growth depend on Q. the oil and the kind R. of shampoo one uses S. in order to strengthen the hair

  1. P

  2. Q

  3. R

  4. S

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Present indefinite tense 'subject + V1 + s/es'. Hence, it should be 'depends' in place of ‘depend’.

Directions: Give antonym of the word underlined in the given sentence.

I do not like his stubborn behaviour.

  1. rigid

  2. submissive

  3. wilful

  4. mulish

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Antonym of 'stubborn' is 'submissive'. Other words are synonymous to 'stubborn'.

Which of the following sentences is an example of gerund?

  1. She loves to read books.

  2. Her behaviour is very nice.

  3. They never quarrelled among themselves.

  4. Rahul spends his free time reading.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In this sentence, 'reading' is accepted as a gerund. 

Directions: Fill in the blanks with suitable modals.

Neha: _______ Mona go for a movie with me? Mother: No, she __________ as she has an exam tomorrow.

  1. Can, dares not

  2. Can, dare not

  3. Dares, dare not

  4. Would, would not

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Can.... she dare not’ is the right usage. A modal auxiliary verb is not conjugated with respect to the person.  

Which of the following is an example of gerund?

  1. He is flying kite in the sky.

  2. Frozen food is not good for health.

  3. Can you shoot the target without looking.

  4. Sasha is bathing in the river.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It contains a gerund ‘flowing’.

Directions: Give antonym of the word underlined in the given sentence.

The party was lively and everybody was enjoying themselves.

  1. frisky

  2. agile

  3. gloomy

  4. blithe

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Antonym of 'lively' is 'gloomy'.

Directions: Give antonym of the word underlined in the given sentence.

Due to the hectic schedule, the employees have become victims of stress.

  1. quiet

  2. leisurely

  3. peaceful

  4. calm

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Antonym of leisurely is hectic.

Which of the following is an example of gerund?

  1. It is raining cats and dogs.

  2. Listening to loud music is a bad habit.

  3. Ritu is preparing the science model.

  4. Roots of the trees prevent soil-erosion.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

‘Listening’ is used as a gerund in the sentence. So, option 2 is the correct answer.

A sentence that contains a subject and two verbs is a/an

  1. simple sentence

  2. compound sentence

  3. complex sentence

  4. imperative sentence

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A simple sentence contains a subject and one or more verbs.

Directions: Give the usage of the word underlined.

You may take either road to go to the park.

  1. Adjective

  2. Adverb

  3. Noun

  4. Conjunction

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

‘Either’ is a distributive adjective that qualifies the noun 'road'.

Directions: Give the usage of the word underlined.

Susan changed her mood and smiled cheerfully.

  1. Adjective

  2. Adverb

  3. Noun

  4. Conjunction

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Cheerfully' is modifying the verb 'smiled' and also telling the manner of action.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

This is ___ most interesting story I have ever read.

  1. a

  2. an

  3. the

  4. one

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Superlative degree of adjective takes ‘the’ before it.

Directions: Give the usage of the word underlined.

Hurry up or you will miss the bus.

  1. Interjection

  2. Conjunction

  3. Article

  4. Pronoun

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Or' is acting as a conjunction and joining the two sentences.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

I saw ___ one-eyed man on the street.

  1. a

  2. an

  3. the

  4. some

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

‘One’ begins with a consonant sound. Hence, “a one-eyed man” is suitable.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

Geeta is __ intelligent girl.

  1. a

  2. an

  3. the

  4. some

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Intelligent' starts with a vowel sound. So, ‘an’ will be used here.

Directions: Read the sentence given below and identify the tense.

They were caught immediately.

  1. Simple past tense

  2. Simple present tense

  3. Simple future tense

  4. Present perfect tense

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is passive voice of simple past tense.

Directions: A sentence is divided into four parts P, Q, R and S. Rearrange them to form a meaningful sentence.

P. Tony always Q. the welfare R. of others S. thinks about

  1. PQRS

  2. PSQR

  3. QPRS

  4. RSPQ

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

‘Tony always thinks about the welfare of others.’

Directions: A sentence is divided into four parts P, Q, R and S. Rearrange them to form a meaningful sentence.

P. the sky is Q. with clouds R. it is covered S. not clear because

  1. PSRQ

  2. QPRS

  3. RSQP

  4. PQRS

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

‘The sky is not clear because it is covered with clouds.’

Directions: Read the sentence given below and identify the tense.

We have been discussing this issue since morning.

  1. Present continuous tense

  2. Present perfect continuous tense

  3. Past continuous tense

  4. Past perfect continuous tense

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is present perfect continuous tense. 'Subject + has/have + been + present tense verb + ing + since/for'.

Directions: Read the sentence given below and identify the tense.

The train had already left before we reached the station.

  1. Present perfect tense

  2. Past perfect tense

  3. Future perfect tense

  4. Simple past tense

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It refers to an action that happened before another action in the past.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

I am sure that our team will win the match because they have practiced

  1. a little

  2. a few

  3. a lot

  4. some

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Practiced a lot’ makes sense here as it provides confidence to win.

Directions: Change the direct sentence into an indirect sentence.

The students said to the teacher, “We need your guidance in solving these sums.”

  1. The students said to the teacher that they needed their guidance in solving those sums.

  2. The students asked to the teacher that they needed her guidance in solving those sums.

  3. The students told the teacher that they needed her guidance in solving those sums.

  4. The students told the teacher that they needed their guidance in solving those sums.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Reporting verb is in past tense, so the reported speech will change into simple past tense.

Directions: Change the direct sentence into an indirect sentence.

She said, “Shall I visit the newly opened departmental store?”

  1. She asked if she should visit the newly opened departmental store.

  2. She asked if she would visited the newly opened departmental store?

  3. She said if she would visit the newly opened departmental store.

  4. She asked if she would visit the newly opened departmental store?

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In this an interrogative sentence, 'said' is converted into 'asked', inverted commas into ‘if/whether’ and ‘I shall' into 'she should'.

Directions: Find out the correctly spelt word.

  1. Flexibal

  2. Flxieble

  3. Flexibel

  4. Flexible

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Flexible' is the correct word.

Directions: Change the direct sentence into an indirect sentence.

Ravi said to me, “Please accompany me to the nearest bus stand.”

  1. Ravi told me to accompany me to the nearest bus stand.

  2. Ravi asked me to accompany me to the nearest bus stand.

  3. Ravi requested me to accompany him to the nearest bus stand.

  4. Ravi said that I should accompany her to the nearest bus stand.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Case of imperative sentence: 'said to’ converts into 'requested' and inverted commas into 'to'.

Directions: Change the voice of the given sentence.

God accepts prayers.

  1. Prayers are accepted by God.

  2. God are accepted prayers.

  3. Prayers are being accepted by God.

  4. Prayers accept God.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Simple present tense changes to ‘object + is/am/are + past participle + subject’.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

I find the _________ month of the year the coldest.

  1. one

  2. opening

  3. start

  4. first

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'First' is suitable here as it is an ordinal number.

Directions: Change the voice of the given sentence.

The birds are picking up the grains from the ground.

  1. The grains had been picked up from the ground by the birds.

  2. The grains have been picked up from the ground by the birds.

  3. The grains were being picked up from the ground by the birds.

  4. The grains are being picked up from the ground by the birds.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Present continuous tense changes to- 'object + is/am/are + being + past participle + phrase + by+ subject'.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

Geeta did not buy the dress because she had _________ money left in her purse.

  1. little

  2. a little

  3. the little

  4. many

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

‘Little’ is suitable in reference to ‘did not buy’. It means that she had almost no money left, so she did not buy the dress.

Directions: Change the voice of the given sentence.

The principal will have declared the result.

  1. The result will have declared by the principal.

  2. The result will have been declared by the principal.

  3. The result shall have been declared by the principal.

  4. The result have been declared by the principal.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Future perfect tense changes to 'object + will/shall + have been + past participle + phrase + by + subject'.

Directions: Find out the correctly spelt word.

  1. Apropriate

  2. Appropriate

  3. Appororiate

  4. Appropiarte

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Appropriate' is the correct word.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

Our school __________ is a man of ________________.

  1. principle, principal

  2. principal, principles

  3. principles, principal

  4. principals, principle

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Principal' means 'head teacher’ while ‘principles’ means 'rules'. As we need a singular subject (a man), ‘principal’ is the correct word for the first blank.

Directions: Give one word substitution for the given sentence/phrase.

One who is charming, cute or lovable

  1. Edible

  2. Adorable

  3. Reliable

  4. Sustainable

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Adorable' is the correct word.

Directions: Give one word substitution for the given sentence/phrase.

A person who goes for a long sea journey

  1. Traveller

  2. Tourist

  3. Sailor

  4. Navy merchant

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Sailor' is the correct word.

Directions: Find out the correctly spelt word.

  1. Agile

  2. Aglie

  3. Ageli

  4. Aigle

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Agile' is the correct word. It means lively or alert.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

You must decide ________ you would like to go out in such a ______.

  1. whether, weather

  2. weather, whether

  3. weathers, wether

  4. whether, weathers

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Whether' is used to express choice while 'weather' refers to the state of atmosphere at a particular place.

Directions: Choose the option which is different from the others.

P. Reduce Q. Lessen R. Diminish S. Eradicate

  1. P

  2. Q

  3. R

  4. S

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Eradicate' means 'to remove completely' while the rest of the words mean 'decrease or lessen'.

Directions: Choose the option which is different from the others.

P. Cement Q. Brick R. Flour S. Wood

  1. P

  2. Q

  3. R

  4. S

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Flour' is eatable while the rest of the articles are materials used in building construction.

Directions: Choose the best option to replace the question mark.

Principal : School :: Judge : ?

  1. Court

  2. Law

  3. Case

  4. Complaint

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A 'judge' decides matters in court and a 'principal' decides matters in a school.

Directions: Choose the best option to replace the question mark.

Refrigerator : Food :: Computer : ?

  1. Mouse

  2. Keyboard

  3. Data

  4. Google

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

We store 'food' in refrigerator and 'data' in computer.

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